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ValuersLetting AgentsEstate Agents
CharteredSurveyors
49 High Street, Hythe, Kent CT21 5ADTe1: 01303266022 Fax: 01303260063
www.lawrenceandco.co.uk email: [email protected]
DOUGLAS FARM COTTAGECUCKOO LANE
POSTLING
£595,000 FREEHOLD
SET IN AN AREA OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY AND SURROUNDED BY A
LITTLE MORE THAN 1.5 ACRES OF GROUNDS INCLUDING DELIGHTFUL GARDENS
AND 2 WELL FENCED PADDOCKS, THIS DECEPTIVELY SPACIOUS DETACHED CHALET
BUNGALOW PROVIDES VERSATILE ACCOMMODATION INCLUDING
3 RECEPTION ROOMS AND 4 BEDROOMS
THERE IS ALSO A 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME, 2 STABLES AND A GARAGE.
DOUGLAS FARM COTTAGECUCKOO LANE
POSTLINGHYTHE
CT21 4ET
ENTRANCE VESTIBULE, DINING HALL, KITCHEN open plan to BREAKFAST/ LIVING ROOM, 3 BEDROOMS, BATHROOM, CLOAKROOM
FIRST FLOOR SITTING ROOM, 4TH BEDROOM
3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME WITH SITTING ROOM and KITCHEN
EXCESS OF 1.5 ACRES OF GROUNDS INCLUDING LOVELY GARDENS, 2 PADDOCKS2 STABLES, GARAGE
GAS FIRED CENTRAL HEATING (not mains), uPVC DOUBLE GLAZING
SITUATIONThe pretty village of Postling is situated at the edge of the North Downs and at the foot of the Elham Valley within idyllic countryside which is classed as an area of outstanding natural beauty. The property is conveniently situated for access to Hythe (approximately 3.5 miles distant) and Lyminge (approximately 2 miles distant). There is a bus route nearby with services running to both and continuing to Canterbury (approximately 13 miles to the north).
Lyminge is a well served village with local shops, surgeries, library and well regarded primary school. Hythe enjoys a bustling High Street, with its range of interesting shops, boutiques, restaurants and cafes, together with 4 supermarkets (including Waitrose), doctors’ surgeries, etc., an attractive, unspoilt seafront, the picturesque Royal Military Canal and a variety of sports and leisure facilities including 2 golf courses and the Hotel Imperial Leisure Centre. The area is fortunate in having particularly good communications with a main line railway station in Saltwood (Sandling – 3 miles) and access to the M20, junction 11. The High Speed Link rail service to Stratford and St Pancras is available from Folkestone West (5 miles) and Ashford International (12.5 miles), with journey times of 53 and 37 minutes respectively. Eurostar trains to Paris and Brussels also depart from the latter. The Channel Tunnel Terminal is around 3 miles away the ferry port of Dover is 12 miles away. (All distances are approximate.)
DESCRIPTIONDouglas Farm Cottage enjoys an idyllic setting being surrounded by picturesque countryside in an area of outstanding natural beauty. There are good riding opportunities within the vicinity with an excellent bridle path nearby. The property is set within a little over 1.5 acres of grounds with pretty gardens surrounding the bungalow and 2 paddocks adjoining.
During their 25 year period of ownership the current owners have extended and improved the property to provide versatile and well proportioned accommodation which is designed to take full advantage of the stunning south westerly vista over the adjoining countryside from each of the principal rooms including three of the four bedrooms and two of the three reception rooms. Within the grounds there are two stables, a detached garage, various shed and a greenhouse as well as a well appointed, 3 bedroom mobile home.
The accommodation comprises:
ENTRANCE VESTIBULEEntered via a timber panelled and obscure glazed door, uPVC and double glazed window to side, coved ceiling, tiled floor, glazed door to dining hall, door to:
CLOAKROOMLow level wc with concealed cistern, wash basin with coordinating vanity cupboard below, tiled floor, tiled walls, coved ceiling, uPVC and obscure double glazed window to front, heated ladder rack towel rail.
DINING HALLTimber effect Aqualoc flooring throughout, staircase to first floor with timber moulded handrail, chamfered square banister rails and terminating in a square newel post, coved ceiling, uPVC and double glazed window to front overlooking the garden, radiator, doors to:
KITCHENWell fitted with a contemporary range of base cupboard and drawer units incorporating recess and plumbing for washing machine and provision for tumble dryer, wood effect work surfaces inset with stainless steel 1½ bowl sink and drainer unit with mixer tap, 5-burner gas hob, tiled splashbacks, range of coordinating wall cupboards, integrated eye-level double oven/grill, larder cupboard with pull-out larder cupboard to side, radiator, uPVC and double glazed window to rear overlooking the gardens and enjoying panoramic views over the adjoining fields, open plan with step down to:
FAMILY/BREAKFAST ROOMWood effect flooring throughout, coved ceiling, hatch giving access to loft space, range of base cupboard and drawer units coordinating with those in the kitchen with woodblock effect work surface and coordinating wall cupboards above, gas fired coal effect free standing stove over a paved hearth, radiator, uPVC and double glazed windows to three sides overlooking the gardens and far reaching views over adjoining fields, pair of uPVC and double glazed casement doors opening to terrace to side.
BEDROOM 1Range of fitted wardrobe cupboards concealed behind panelled and mirrored sliding doors, coved ceiling, bay with uPVC and double glazed windows and doors opening to and overlooking the garden with views to the adjoining fields, wall mounted vertical radiator.
BEDROOM 2Coved ceiling, uPVC and double glazed windows to side and rear overlooking the gardens and with views to the adjoining fields, radiator.
BEDROOM 3Range of built-in wardrobe cupboards concealed behind panelled and mirrored sliding doors, coved ceiling, uPVC and double glazed window to front overlooking the garden, radiator.
BATHROOMFitted with a contemporary suite comprising corner bath with mixer tap and hand held shower, range of vanity cupboards incorporating low level wc with concealed cistern with granite effect worktops inset with sink with mixer tap, coordinating wall cupboards and mirrored and illuminated splashback above the sink, further cupboard concealing Worcester 24CDi gas fired
boiler, tiled floor, tiled walls, enclosed shower cubicle fitted with Triton T70si shower, coved ceiling, uPVC and double glazed window to front, radiator, under floor heating.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDINGDouble glazed rooflight providing magnificent views over adjoining farmland, eaves storage, doors to bedroom 4 and:
SITTING ROOMFree-standing electric stove above a tiled hearth, dormers to front and rear with uPVC and double glazed windows providing magnificent views over the surrounding countryside, radiator, pair of bookcases fitted to spaces to either side of the entrance door, eaves storage.
BEDROOM 4Double glazed rooflight to rear enjoying lovely views over adjoining farmland, radiator, eaves storage.
OUTSIDE
GARDENSThe property stands in approximately 1.5 acres of grounds and is approached via a wide driveway providing parking for a number of vehicles and access to the detached concrete and timber clad GARAGE with up and over door to front (the garage is independently alarmed).
From the driveway a five-bar-gate gives access to the first of the two paddocks and a further five-bar-gate gives access to a concrete hardstanding in front of the:
STABLESBlock built and newly clad with stable doors to front.
From the driveway a latticework fence and coordinating gate give access to a newly installed gravelled pathway passing beneath the shade of an overhanging maple and with a flight of shallow steps leading down to a paved pathway leading to the front garden and main entrance of the property. The garden to the front of the property is laid to lawn with an attractive circular design pathway accessed from a gate from Cuckoo Lane in between a mixed hedge. The garden extends to the side of the house where there is a generous paved terrace, an ideal setting for al fresco dining and from where to enjoy the views over the adjoining countryside. Backing the terrace is a timber framed workshop with power, light and gas supply, beyond the terrace is a timber framed summerhouse open plan to an adjoining timber framed greenhouse.
Directly to the rear of the property is an attractive decked terrace and stepping down to the remainder of the garden, which is laid extensively to lawn, and slopes gently away from the property. There are borders planted with a variety of shrubs herbaceous and other plants including bergenia, lavender, aaron lilies, Japanese anemone and sedum amongst others together with various specimen roses and specimen trees including silver birch and spruce amongst others. To the far end of the garden is a small orchard with various fruiting trees including pear, apple and cherry and beyond this is a vegetable garden currently topped with a membrane for ease of maintenance. Running to the far boundary of the garden which is enclosed by post and rail
fencing is a lawned walkway and five-bar-gate opening to the second of the TWO PADDOCKSwhich are both well enclosed by post and rail fencing.
Within the garden and partially screened from the property by hedging is a free-standing:
MOBILE HOMEEntered via a uPVC and double glazed door entering directly to the main reception room with a uPVC and double glazed bay window to the far end of the mobile home enjoying views over the adjoining countryside leading to a separate kitchen which is well fitted with a comprehensive range of units and an inner hall which in turn leads to three bedrooms, a bathroom and a uPVC and double glazed door to the side. The mobile home is supplied with power and bottled gas fired central heating.
COUNCIL TAXBand E – approx £1,898 (2015/16) Shepway District Council.
VIEWINGStrictly by appointment with
LAWRENCE & CO, 01303 266022.
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